Award

Shared Lives

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 14:59

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 15:12

Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by the London Borough of Lambeth focuses on a 'Shared Lives' scheme, aimed at supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and more. The procurement pertains to services within the social services industry category and is located in London. As of 31st March 2026, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being designated to Certitude Support (Southside Partnership). The contract initiation date is set for 12th April 2026, and the project is anticipated to last until 11th April 2031, with the potential for extensions. The procurement procedure followed is a selective approach via a competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime, indicating a focus on tailored, agile procurement practices.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in social services and can cater to the needs of vulnerable adults requiring long-term placements, short breaks, and day support within family settings. It attracts organisations capable of delivering high-quality care and support under flexible contractual arrangements. Enterprises with expertise in managing social services and those possessing robust frameworks for personalised care will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to leverage their capacities. The contract's focus on offering tailored support within community and family environments makes it ideal for companies aiming to expand their services within the social care sector in London.

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Notice Title

Shared Lives

Notice Description

Share lives scheme for vulnerable adults (learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, etc.), offering long-term placements, short breaks (respite) and day support withing family settings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058eb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029912-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1RW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTITUDE SUPPORT (SOUTHSIDE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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